FDA Issues Massive Recall Of Popular Flue Remedy In North Dakota

It's the time of the year when we're more likely to get sick in North Dakota, and we usually stock up on remedies. However, you should toss this one right now.

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Massive Recall On Popular Cold Medicine

A well-known cold remedy has been the subject of a widespread FDA recall. Haleon, the company that makes Robitussin, has recalled the 8-oz and 4-oz versions of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult as well as the 8-oz Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult.

According to the FDA, in immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. For non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. This recall covers only the following lots:

According to Haleon, no reports of negative reactions to the medication under recall have been made thus far. However, if you take this medication and experience any negative side effects, they advise you to call your doctor.

To tell if you have purchased one of these products, you'll want to check the lot number.

The FDA has listed the lot numbers and expiration dates to look for on their website. Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for the return of all recalled products, which are also available on the FDA website.